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title: "Kinesis Advantage2 Quiet LF Keyboard - Contoured Ergonomic US Layout Keyboard Equipped with Cherry MX Quiet Red Mechanical Key Switches and the SmartSet Programming Engine - Black"
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# Cherry MX Quiet Red switches Contoured ergonomic keywells SmartSet onboard programming Kinesis Advantage2 Quiet LF Keyboard - Contoured Ergonomic US Layout Keyboard Equipped with Cherry MX Quiet Red Mechanical Key Switches and the SmartSet Programming Engine - Black

**Brand:** kinesis
**Price:** KSh254532
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⌨️ Elevate your typing game with ergonomic innovation and silent precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kinesis Advantage2 Quiet LF Keyboard - Contoured Ergonomic US Layout Keyboard Equipped with Cherry MX Quiet Red Mechanical Key Switches and the SmartSet Programming Engine - Black by kinesis
- **How much does it cost?** KSh254532 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- kinesis enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kinesis brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ergonomic Mastery:** Concave, tented keywells reduce muscle strain & wrist deviation for all-day comfort.
- • **Thumb Power Boost:** Dedicated thumb clusters shift workload from weaker fingers to stronger thumbs for effortless typing.
- • **Compact Yet Spacious:** Split design with no numeric keypad lets you keep your mouse close, minimizing overreach.
- • **Custom Layout Freedom:** SmartSet engine enables powerful, driverless key remapping and macros saved onboard.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Precision:** Cherry MX Quiet Red mechanical switches deliver smooth, silent keystrokes ideal for open offices.

## Overview

The Kinesis Advantage2 Quiet LF Keyboard is a premium contoured ergonomic keyboard featuring concave, tented keywells that promote natural hand positioning and reduce typing strain. Equipped with Cherry MX Quiet Red mechanical switches, it offers a quiet, low-force typing experience perfect for professional environments. Its SmartSet Programming Engine allows seamless, driverless customization of layouts and macros saved directly on the keyboard. Designed without a numeric keypad, it reduces mouse reach and enhances comfort, while thumb clusters redistribute key functions to stronger fingers, making it an ideal investment for productivity and hand health.

## Description

As the market leader in computer ergonomics, Kinesis has been designing and building premium-grade ergonomic keyboards for more than 25 years. The new Advantage2 features our patented Contoured keyboardTM design and low-force mechanical key switches to address the major risk factors associated with keyboarding for maximum comfort. With the all-new SmartSetTM Programming Engine, Advantage2 features powerful programming tools designed to let you customize the keyboard to boost your productivity.The Advantage2 features low-force Cherry MX Quiet Red mechanical key switches, the rubber function keys (found on the original Advantage) have been replaced with Cherry ML low-force, tactile mechanical key switches, and our signature home row keys are in the new Kinesis Blue.Concave keywells are scooped into a bowl shape to reduce hand and finger extension and relax muscles. Separating the keywells positions the arms at shoulder-width to keep wrists straight and perpendicular to the home row to reduce abduction and ulnar deviation. The keys are arranged in vertical columns (rather than staggered) to better reflect the natural motion of your fingers. The two keywells are “tented” at an optimal 20 degree angle moderately raising the thumb side of the hand. Tenting puts you in a more neutral, “handshake” posture and reduces the stresses caused by forearm pronation. The integrated palm supports reduce stressful bending of the wrists and provide a convenient place to rest your hands when you are not actively typing. Self-adhesive, cushioned palm pads (included) can be attached for maximum comfort. The thumb clusters include frequently-used keys such as Enter, Space, Backspace, and Delete to redistribute the workload away from your relatively weaker and overused little fingers to stronger thumbs. The Advantage2 may look big, but it actually has a smaller footprint than most keyboards because we eliminated the numeric 10-key so you can place the mouse closer to your body, reducing painful “over-reach”. The Advantage2 Quiet LF utilizes the newest Cherry MX Quiet Red stem mechanical key switches which have a linear feel, low activation force, and sound-dampening components to make them quieter than conventional mechanical switches. The MX “Quiet” Red is an ideal choice in open work environments where ambient noise is a concern. Function keys use Cherry ML low-force mechanical key switches.

Review: Fantastic Ergonomics and Powerful Programability - TL:DR the Kinesis Advantage 2 LF (KB600LFQ) is a phenomenal keyboard for anyone spending significant time typing. It's a solid investment in your work comfort and overall hand health. If you're on the fence about purchasing, I highly recommend giving it a go. As someone sat at a keyboard all day writing and programming I have tried many different keyboards with both standard and ergonomic layouts. The Kinesis Advantage 2 LFQ (Low-Force, Quiet) keyboard is the best so far. The biggest selling point for this keyboard is its ergonomics. The Kinesis Advantage 2 LF features a key well design that comfortably accommodates your hands and fingers in their natural resting position, which drastically reduces the strain typically associated with long periods of typing. The key wells are split and angled for a more natural position for your arms, wrists and hands. Additionally, the keys are highly responsive and don't require much force to activate, leading to reduced hand fatigue and a more enjoyable typing experience. One feature this keyboard has that the newer 360 models lack is a piezo speaker. This speaker creates a key click sound on key actuation so you can hear when the key is activated. It's a small detail but helps to avoid "bottoming out" the keys which is a common cause of pain in your fingers from typing. I bought this keyboard because I suffer from RSI, it's not a cheap keyboard but for me the keyboard enables me to keep working pain free. If you are suffering from RSI do seek expert advice though, RSI is a catch all name for a variety of different symptoms with different causes, what works for some may not work for others. The keycap profiles on the Advantage 2 is fantastic with the home row being a different shape so your fingers can quickly recognise where they are on the keyboard without looking. Sadly these keys are made of ABS plastic, giving them a sticky feel. They are pretty thin and wear out quickly getting a very smooth and shiny texture. You can buy replacement PBT keycaps direct from Kinesis, they aren't quite the same profile as the originals but they do feel nicer to type on and should not wear out. The keyboard sounds very hollow which is a real shame, I feel kinesis could have improved on this and with the Cherry Red silent switches it could have been a very quiet keyboard. There are various discussions online on how best to reduce the sound on these keyboards, I personally haven't tried any of them yet though. The Advantage 2 also has powerful programmability with Kinesis own Smart Set system, offering the ability to customise every key to suit your specific needs. It's possible to program it from the keyboard itself switching key positions and recording macros which is useful if your IT department limit the control you have over your PC, but you can also mount the keyboard as a USB device by using a key combination where you can create more powerful customisations such as "mod tap" keys where if you tap the key it performs one action and if you hold the key it performs another. For example, on my keyboard I have the Caps Lock key mapped to Ctrl when it's held down and Esc when tapped. The keyboard has two layers per layout, but supports many custom layouts which you can activate using a keyboard shortcut. It takes a little while to adjust to having come from using a regular keyboard but I was back up to typing at around 90 wpm within a week. The instruction manual that comes with the keyboard provides some useful guidance. If you buy this keyboard, do make sure you read the instructions. This is by no means a cheap keyboard, but given it's programability, and potential to prevent repetitive strain injuries, I believe it's a worthwhile investment. The Kinesis Advantage 2 LF (KB600LFQ) is a phenomenal keyboard for anyone spending significant time typing. It's a solid investment in your work comfort and overall hand health. If you're on the fence about purchasing, I highly recommend giving it a go.
Review: The best keyboard I have even had. - I have bought the Kinesis Advantage 2 Quiet LF and I also own a Kinesis Advantage Pro with brown keys. The linear switches are in my opinion better suited for this keyboard. I am a heavy CAD user, AutoCAD, Microstation, C3D, OpenRoads, scripting, programming, etc. I am also suffering from RSI and I noticed a vast improvement since using this keyboard. Since I've got it, I switched to a modified Dvorak layout and found it more comfortable. This keyboard is a tool, and like any tool it requires time to adapt and configure, there is a learning curve and some frustration involved, but once getting used to it one can work longer and less stressful. I highly recommend getting a foot pedal, I have a hacked version as desertcart does not have the Kinesis one in stock and importing one to the UK is prohibitive. The foot pedal allows access to a modified layout on the fly. There are enough detailed reviews of this keyboard on the internet so I won't repeat that here. One overlooked feature is the included speaker, I was a hard hitter and always bottomed out, since turning it on helped me to be a "softer" typist. Use the ASCII files to configure the keyboard and have them saved somewhere safe. In CAD the use is limited without proper configuration, this keyboard is great for typing but in CAD we have one hand on the keyboard and one on the mouse, the split layout of this keyboard is less CAD friendly unless tuned for application. Read the manual, it is mandatory to be able to get the maximum of this tool. What I do not like is the function row keys, they could use normal switches since getting there requires a bit of move, in CAD and programming we use these extensively and the small ones are hard to hit. Use of a pedal allows re-mapping to the number keys, but on some occasions it requires the use of the dedicated ones. It is big and hollow and sometimes has echo, especially when working from home in a quiet room. I cannot use it with my Contour Rollermouse, due to size of both, i have to hack something together to get them to play together. Expensive, but any mechanical keyboard is nowadays, if it is ergonomic add some extra. Kinesis has a great customer support, always happy to help. Going back to a laptop keyboard while travelling is annoying at least. If you care about you hands and need them on a keyboard get one and get used to it.

## Features

- ✅ [ Reduce Typing Muscle Stress ] Concave keywells are scooped into a bowl shape to reduce hand and finger extension and relax muscles. Separating the keywells positions the arms at shoulder-width to keep wrists straight and perpendicular to the home row to reduce abduction and ulnar deviation.
- ✅ [ A Natural Typing Position ] The keys are arranged in vertical columns (rather than staggered) to better reflect the natural motion of your fingers. The two keywells are “tented” at an optimal 20 degree angle moderately raising the thumb side of the hand. Tenting puts you in a more neutral, “handshake” posture and reduces the stresses caused by forearm pronation.
- ✅ [ Convenience In Mind ] The integrated palm supports reduce stressful bending of the wrists and provide a convenient place to rest your hands when you are not actively typing. Self-adhesive, cushioned palm pads (included) can be attached for maximum comfort. The thumb clusters include frequently-used keys such as Enter, Space, Backspace, and Delete to redistribute the workload away from your relatively weaker and overused little fingers to stronger thumbs. The Advantage2 may look big, but it actually has a smaller footprint than most keyboards because we eliminated the numeric 10-key so you can place the mouse closer to your body, reducing painful “over-reach”.
- ✅ [ Tactile Key Switches ] The Advantage2 Quiet LF utilizes the newest Cherry MX Quiet Red stem mechanical key switches which have a linear feel, low activation force, and sound-dampening components to make them quieter than conventional mechanical switches. The MX “Quiet” Red is an ideal choice in open work environments where ambient noise is a concern.
- ✅ [ SmartSet Programming Engine ] Allows you to customize the keyboard’s layout without installing any clunky software or special drivers. Works on all major operating systems and enables users to easily create, view, edit, share, and backup their custom layouts. Dual-Layer layouts with secondary actions embedded in the “Keypad” layer. One-touch, onboard key remapping so you can customize the layout to suit your typing style and preferences. Heavy-duty, on-the-fly macros up to 300 characters long. Choose from 9 playback speeds and add timing delays to ensure proper playback. All settings are saved to the keyboard’s 4MB flash memory.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07K1SMRGS |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 71,619 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 1,135 in Keyboards (Computers & Accessories) |
| Brand | Kinesis |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (247) |
| Date First Available | 30 Oct. 2018 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item Weight | 998 g |
| Item model number | KB600LFQ |
| Manufacturer | KINESIS |
| Operating System | Android, Linux, MAC OS, Windows |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 41.91 x 20.32 x 7.62 cm; 997.9 g |
| Series | KB600LFQ |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Kinesis
- **Colour:** Black
- **Compatible devices:** Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Chrome
- **Connectivity technology:** USB-A
- **Keyboard backlighting colour support:** RGB
- **Product dimensions:** 41.9L x 20.3W x 7.6H centimetres
- **Recommended uses for product:** Office
- **Special feature:** Ergonomic, Split Keyset Design, Wrist Rest
- **Style:** US QWERTY - Quiet Linear Feel

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I take a glove size 7 (eu) - so i'm guessing that's mid-range and ok?**
A: Yes, it seems to be designed for medium hands -- or maybe slightly larger, seeing as the thumb clusters seem best for larger hands. But it can work for most sizes as the layout is easily customizable.

**Q: Can I customise the (# and $) buttons on the US keyboard to match a UK keyboard (£ and $)?

Asking as the UK keyboard is a lot cheaper!**
A: Yes, you can easily customise any button (except the Program button I believe.) The keyboard has an user-friendly app which lets you simply select the desired key and enter the key you want to replace it with. And it allows you to save multiple layouts and bind them to shortcuts, so you could for example switch back and forth between a US and a UK layout by pressing (Program + 1) and (Program + 2) or Program + whichever number/letter you wish to use.

**Q: Do you also offer the same 60-day risk-free trial as offered by Kinesis?**
A: It allows you to assign any key position to any key, so yes you could.

**Q: Can you change the qwerty over to dvorak on all versions? 
it comes in different versions, why if they’re interchangeable.**
A: You should be able to switch every key (except Program) on all versions. The layout you buy is simply cosmetic - if you're touch-typing it shouldn't really matter. I am using qwerty keyboard with almost every key switched and it's fine (except when other people try to use the keyboard).

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Ergonomics and Powerful Programability
*by R***S on 17 July 2023*

TL:DR the Kinesis Advantage 2 LF (KB600LFQ) is a phenomenal keyboard for anyone spending significant time typing. It's a solid investment in your work comfort and overall hand health. If you're on the fence about purchasing, I highly recommend giving it a go. As someone sat at a keyboard all day writing and programming I have tried many different keyboards with both standard and ergonomic layouts. The Kinesis Advantage 2 LFQ (Low-Force, Quiet) keyboard is the best so far. The biggest selling point for this keyboard is its ergonomics. The Kinesis Advantage 2 LF features a key well design that comfortably accommodates your hands and fingers in their natural resting position, which drastically reduces the strain typically associated with long periods of typing. The key wells are split and angled for a more natural position for your arms, wrists and hands. Additionally, the keys are highly responsive and don't require much force to activate, leading to reduced hand fatigue and a more enjoyable typing experience. One feature this keyboard has that the newer 360 models lack is a piezo speaker. This speaker creates a key click sound on key actuation so you can hear when the key is activated. It's a small detail but helps to avoid "bottoming out" the keys which is a common cause of pain in your fingers from typing. I bought this keyboard because I suffer from RSI, it's not a cheap keyboard but for me the keyboard enables me to keep working pain free. If you are suffering from RSI do seek expert advice though, RSI is a catch all name for a variety of different symptoms with different causes, what works for some may not work for others. The keycap profiles on the Advantage 2 is fantastic with the home row being a different shape so your fingers can quickly recognise where they are on the keyboard without looking. Sadly these keys are made of ABS plastic, giving them a sticky feel. They are pretty thin and wear out quickly getting a very smooth and shiny texture. You can buy replacement PBT keycaps direct from Kinesis, they aren't quite the same profile as the originals but they do feel nicer to type on and should not wear out. The keyboard sounds very hollow which is a real shame, I feel kinesis could have improved on this and with the Cherry Red silent switches it could have been a very quiet keyboard. There are various discussions online on how best to reduce the sound on these keyboards, I personally haven't tried any of them yet though. The Advantage 2 also has powerful programmability with Kinesis own Smart Set system, offering the ability to customise every key to suit your specific needs. It's possible to program it from the keyboard itself switching key positions and recording macros which is useful if your IT department limit the control you have over your PC, but you can also mount the keyboard as a USB device by using a key combination where you can create more powerful customisations such as "mod tap" keys where if you tap the key it performs one action and if you hold the key it performs another. For example, on my keyboard I have the Caps Lock key mapped to Ctrl when it's held down and Esc when tapped. The keyboard has two layers per layout, but supports many custom layouts which you can activate using a keyboard shortcut. It takes a little while to adjust to having come from using a regular keyboard but I was back up to typing at around 90 wpm within a week. The instruction manual that comes with the keyboard provides some useful guidance. If you buy this keyboard, do make sure you read the instructions. This is by no means a cheap keyboard, but given it's programability, and potential to prevent repetitive strain injuries, I believe it's a worthwhile investment. The Kinesis Advantage 2 LF (KB600LFQ) is a phenomenal keyboard for anyone spending significant time typing. It's a solid investment in your work comfort and overall hand health. If you're on the fence about purchasing, I highly recommend giving it a go.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best keyboard I have even had.
*by A***S on 15 February 2022*

I have bought the Kinesis Advantage 2 Quiet LF and I also own a Kinesis Advantage Pro with brown keys. The linear switches are in my opinion better suited for this keyboard. I am a heavy CAD user, AutoCAD, Microstation, C3D, OpenRoads, scripting, programming, etc. I am also suffering from RSI and I noticed a vast improvement since using this keyboard. Since I've got it, I switched to a modified Dvorak layout and found it more comfortable. This keyboard is a tool, and like any tool it requires time to adapt and configure, there is a learning curve and some frustration involved, but once getting used to it one can work longer and less stressful. I highly recommend getting a foot pedal, I have a hacked version as Amazon does not have the Kinesis one in stock and importing one to the UK is prohibitive. The foot pedal allows access to a modified layout on the fly. There are enough detailed reviews of this keyboard on the internet so I won't repeat that here. One overlooked feature is the included speaker, I was a hard hitter and always bottomed out, since turning it on helped me to be a "softer" typist. Use the ASCII files to configure the keyboard and have them saved somewhere safe. In CAD the use is limited without proper configuration, this keyboard is great for typing but in CAD we have one hand on the keyboard and one on the mouse, the split layout of this keyboard is less CAD friendly unless tuned for application. Read the manual, it is mandatory to be able to get the maximum of this tool. What I do not like is the function row keys, they could use normal switches since getting there requires a bit of move, in CAD and programming we use these extensively and the small ones are hard to hit. Use of a pedal allows re-mapping to the number keys, but on some occasions it requires the use of the dedicated ones. It is big and hollow and sometimes has echo, especially when working from home in a quiet room. I cannot use it with my Contour Rollermouse, due to size of both, i have to hack something together to get them to play together. Expensive, but any mechanical keyboard is nowadays, if it is ergonomic add some extra. Kinesis has a great customer support, always happy to help. Going back to a laptop keyboard while travelling is annoying at least. If you care about you hands and need them on a keyboard get one and get used to it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well worth the money
*by M***I on 15 June 2022*

Definitely helped my carpal tunnel pain. Maybe another keyboard also would've helped, but I can't think of one that could've done as good a job as this one. The quiet keys were worth it in my opinion. They are indeed quiet, but they also actually feel better than my old, non-quiet mechanical keyboard, especially for quick repeated key presses. Perhaps the Kinesis clicky switches feel even better though, who knows. The best part for me was learning how easy it is to set up a new layout or macro, with the app. I'd say the worst thing about the KA2 is the fact that I have medium-to-small size hands and so reachability isn't quite perfect. I'd give the reachability a score of 87/100 - it's good, but it would be nice if they released, for example, 3 different sizes of keyboard (?). Anyway, it's a huge improvement from using a normal keyboard. And I don't think it's hard to learn at all. You get such an advantage from having Space and Backspace on your thumbs - even if you keep making mistakes at the start you can instantly backspace them away without hassle. In fact, I didn't use to touch type before this keyboard, but... the layout, the thumb clusters, the spacing and most of all the straight matrix of keys make it so easy to learn that I thought why not? I even ended up creating a completely custom layout, and I'd say it only took about a week or two before I managed to get a passable speed (just under 40wpm). I mean, I'm not that fast, even now, but it's not like it's the keyboard that slows me down. The important thing is that it's fun and pain-free, so I don't have to worry about speed anyway!

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